Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232162
When Trout Pond Recreation Area reopens
Trout Pond Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
37
Openings · last 90 days
109
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 109 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 20:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 59 of 109 detected openings (54.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–17 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | 17 | 15.6% |
| 002 | 14 | 12.8% |
| 038 | 6 | 5.5% |
| 014 | 6 | 5.5% |
| 013 | 5 | 4.6% |
Site 001 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 17. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 3 – May 3, 2027 · of 47 monitored sites
Of the 47 tracked site-dates (May 3 – May 3, 2027): 36 open for online reservation · 11 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 47 monitored sites, 36 can be reserved online and 11 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
23.4% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 36 of 47 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 3 – May 3, 2027Not open online23.4%
Open site-dates36 / 47
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 36
Weekday openings35
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 35 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 35 open site-nights on mapped sites; 36 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 36 of 47 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 1 |
| 002 | 1 |
| 004 | 1 |
| 006 | 1 |
| 008 | 1 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 00A | 1 |
This day-use unit currently has 1 reservation date available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 3, 2027. That is about 182 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 3, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe May 3, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
35 open site-nights across 35 sites at Trout Pond Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
46 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 35 sites take 25 ft, 31 sites take 35 ft, 26 sites take 40 ft.
All 35 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 002 | 30 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 004 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 006 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 008 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 010 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 011 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 012 | 30 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 45 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 014 | 99 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 015 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 017 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 019 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 020 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 021 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 022 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 026 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 028 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 032 | 99 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 033 | 99 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 035 | 99 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 036 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 037 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 038 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 039 | 99 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 040 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 041 | 99 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 042 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 044 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 045 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 046 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 047 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 048 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 049 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 050 | 99 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
Day-use inventory
1 available reservation date across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00A | 1 | 1 date | May 3, 2027 |
About Trout Pond Recreation Area
Overview
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake.
Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination.
Recreation
A trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access at Rock Cliff Lake. All types of boating from motor to sailboats are welcome.
Hike the Trout Pond Loop trail, an easy 4-mile excursion, with an optional 2-mile side route, to an overlook of Rockcliff Lake. For a more challenging hike, a connecting trail provides a steep climb up Long and Devil's Hole Mountains.
Facilities
Campsites come with a campfire ring and picnic table, and some of have electric hookups. Hot showers and flush toilets are an easy walk away from each site.
The day-use area includes a white-sand swim beach, boat ramp, showers, playground and 30 picnic sites.
Natural Features
Rock Cliff Lake is a 17-acre man-made lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. Trout Pond, the naturally formed lake, was created by a sinkhole that filled with mountain stream water and run-off from Long Mountain. Trout Pond can vary in waterflow. Please visit the Forest Service website for our most up to date conditions.
47 monitored sites11 FCFS sitesRVs up to 99 ft11 with hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 miles. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area entrance.
814 Trout Pond Campground Rd, Lost City, WV 26810-83821(304)897-6450
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
Reservations for Trout Pond Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 36 of 47 tracked site-dates are open (76.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 109 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 109 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Trout Pond Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?
31 of the 35 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
May 2027, with 36 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 47.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-17 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Trout Pond Recreation Area begins May 3, 2027 — about 182 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 3, 2027.
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